Balococ, Municipality of Lingayen, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Lingayen |
| Postal code | 2401 |
| Population (2020) | 2,286 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.9975, 120.2242 (15° 60' North, 120° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Balococ is a barangay in the municipality of Lingayen, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,286. This represented 2.12% of the total population of Lingayen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balococ in the 2015 Census was 2,283 broken down into 483 households or an average of 4.73 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,598 | 302 | 5.29 | |
| 1,772 | 350 | 5.06 | |
| 1,899 | 335 | 5.67 | |
| 2,125 | 403 | 5.27 | |
| 2,095 | 441 | 4.75 | |
| 2,283 | 483 | 4.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balococ is 10 to 14, with 276 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 54 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 196 | 8.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 247 | 10.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 276 | 12.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 233 | 10.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 198 | 8.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 174 | 7.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 140 | 6.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 164 | 7.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 117 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 123 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 99 | 4.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 83 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 71 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.05% |
| Total | 2,283 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balococ grew from 1,598 in 1990 to 2,286 in 2020, an increase of 688 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.03%, or an increase of 3 people, from the previous population of 2,283 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,598 | – | |
| 1,772 | 1.96% | |
| 1,899 | 1.50% | |
| 2,125 | 1.56% | |
| 2,095 | -0.52% | |
| 2,283 | 1.65% | |
| 2,286 | 0.03% |
Location
Balococ is situated at approximately 15.9975, 120.2242, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balococ shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.